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• Heatstroke cases rise to 344 in Raj, SMS issues advisory

  SMS Medical College, Jaipur, issued a public advisory warning against the use of paracetamol for heat-induced fever. "Heatstroke fever is not caused by bacterial, viral, or other infections. Antipyretics like paracetamol are ineffective because there are no pyrogens involved," Dr Sunil Mahawar, nodal officer (seasonal diseases), SMS Medical College, told TOI.

  

• 13 dead in 15 days as 'toxic drain' sparks health crisis in UP village

  Former village pradhan Surendra Pal Singh said the most recent death was that of a 70-year-old woman who died of a liver-related illness at a hospital in Meerut. He added that the drain carries chemical effluents from sugar mills and untreated sewage from nearby colonies.

  

• Plea to ensure basic facilities in govt hospitals, PHCs across state

  The petitioner stated that the state govt needs to allocate more funds to develop health infrastructure in the govt hospitals to ensure quality medical and health care services. He stated that there is no point in investing more in opening new govt medical colleges without improving existing govt hospitals.

  

• "Recorded 57 active COVID-19 cases as of today", says Sikkim Health Minister GT Dhungel

  Meanwhile, health authorities in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have reported a mild uptick in COVID-19 cases, though officials assert that the situation remains under control with no indication of widespread concern.

  

• Servers of two city hospitals hacked; police register FIR

  According to sources, the hospital staff initially believed the disruption to be a technical glitch. However, a deeper probe by IT teams confirmed that it was a deliberate cyberattack.

  

• Over 81 lakh people benefited from CM health insurance scheme: TN Govt

  "Under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, 81,33,806 beneficiaries have benefited with an insurance amount of Rs 5,878.85 crore."

  

• Health minister leads dengue awareness drive in Mohali

  The health department has mobilised over 50,000 teams across Punjab, including health workers, nursing students, teachers, and volunteers, to conduct weekly door-to-door checks and raise awareness.

  

• Serum Institute of India holds 'Conquer HPV and Cancer Conclave' in Visakhapatnam

  Elaborating on vaccination, Dr Rama said, "So ideally, the vaccination to prevent these cancers should be given before sexual exposure. The best time to take the vaccine is between 9 and 14 years. When the immune response and protection will be maximum, and only two doses would be enough.

  

• Isolated COVID cases reported in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh; officials say situation under control

  Dr Sharma added that the deceased patient also suffered from tuberculosis and that the state has adequate supplies of medicines and is closely monitoring the situation.

  

• New digital drug de-addiction registry portal fails addicts in Ropar

  Patients reportedly begin queuing outside the district hospital early each morning. The limited registration capacity combined with a surge in footfall—following the state's intensified anti-drug campaign ‘Yuddh Nashiyan De Virudh'—has exacerbated tensions.

  

• WHO warns of spread of cholera outbreak from Sudan to Chad refugee camps

  The disease has not yet been confirmed in Chad, although a WHO spokesperson said that suspected cases had been reported in Geneina, Sudan which is just 10 km (6.2 miles) away. Sahbani also said that disease surveillance was low on the Libyan border and that it could possibly spread there.

  

• AI-powered cardiology assistant is helping doctors detect heart risk before it’s too late

  Unlike traditional platforms that rely solely on visible markers, this tool processes complex patient data in real time — including India-specific cardiovascular risk variables such as advanced lipid profiles, metabolic markers, lifestyle data, and even epigenetic trends.

  

• IMA to Tatas: Hand payouts to kin of med college victims too

  In its letter, the medical association appreciated Air India's announcement to pay Rs 1 crore compensation to the families of each of the passengers who lost their lives in the tragedy and for renovation of BJMC college hostel.

  

• Maternal mortality rate improves in Haryana over 2 years, closes gap with national average

  . The govt has modernised labour rooms in all govt hospitals, equipping them with essential drugs, supplies, and equipment to ensure safe birthing conditions.

  

• Tests find cholera behind Jajpur deaths, says govt

  Diarrhoea cases were also reported from Bhadrak and Keonjhar districts on Friday. Public health director Dr Neelkanth Mishra said medical teams are active in the affected areas

  

• Need to study rising incidents of sudden cardiac arrest among youth: A N Shamseer

  "Youth between the ages of 20 and 40 are increasingly succumbing to sudden cardiac arrests, often collapsing without prior symptoms. This trend has particularly intensified in the post-Covid era," Shamseer said.